Kings Heath
Kings Heath is a bustling place where high street names sit alongside a growing number of diverse independent outlets. The high street is packed full of big brands and one can easily meander into the side streets to find contemporary independent retailers with that extra special edge. Whether it’s a tailor made suit, unique fashions, vintage gems or a gift you are looking for, you can find them all in Kings Heath.
Kings Heath has a great social scene to dip in and out of with cafes, bistros, coffee houses and for the evening, great restaurants with a cosy chic and relaxed feel. Renowned as a place where artists live and work, it is fast becoming a destination for culture and boasts some of the cities most cutting edge music venues and favored public houses.
Shopping
If you want a successful shopping trip without the city centre crowds then give Kings Heath a try. The High Street is jam packed with all the big name brands and a number of supermarkets and all the amenities you need for convenience. Situated just off the high street, you will discover a range of independent retailers who go that extra mile and really care about your custom. You will find a diverse mix of giftware, interiors, fashions, shoes, white goods, health food, beauty, delicatessens and flowers.
Kings Heath is also proud to have a farmers market on the first Saturday of every month, which gives residents and visitors the opportunity to buy fresh and seasonal from local producers.
Sports and leisure
Fancy pampering yourself? Why not indulge in a manicure or have your hair done? There are various opportunities for doing so dotted around Kings Heath at affordable prices.
Whether it’s a stroll down the canal or a walk in the park you prefer, Kings Heath has easy access to both and boasts two beautiful parks, one of which is world infamous for its school of horticulture and bowling green.
Sporting opportunities are abundant in Kings Heath within one of its many clubs or leisure centres or gyms.
Looking for something for something for the kids on a rainy day? What not try one of our dedicated play centres or find out what is going on at the Kings Heath Community Centre which plays host to many group activities and is full of community spirit.
Eating & drinking
Needing a venue for a meeting or a coffee hit to keep you going, Kings Heath has a range of independent cafes with personality, healthy and authentic foods and even Wi Fi to help your meeting run smoothly. The cafes in Kings Heath are very family friendly, many cafes include special play areas for the children.
If it’s a special occasion or a weekend treat you are looking for, you will be spoilt for choice in Kings Heath with a growing range of bistros and restaurants to try with friends and family. Contemporary Indian cuisine restaurants sit alongside authentic Thai, tapas, great British food and even French food in a casual chic environment.
Kings Heath also has a number of much loved public houses and great music venues, many of which have additional rooms for hosting special or private events.
Find us
Kings Heath is located on the A435 approximately 4 miles from Birmingham City Centre and just 1 mile from Moseley Village and Bournville. It is well served by public transport and is one of the busiest bus routes in the UK.
By Bus
Shoppers from surrounding areas as well as further a field are well served by bus services including 11A and 11C, 27, 35, 50, 69, 76, 177, 178 and 841.
By Train
A 15 minute walk or a 5 minute bus journey from the Kings Heath High Street, the nearest train station is Bournville which links to local suburbs and the city centre.
By car
Pay and Display parking can be found on Silver Street and at the Parade, High Street. Sainsbury’s, Sommerfield and Homebase offer free time-limited parking and surrounding streets provide on street parking.
To plan your trip by public transport visit www.travelinemidlands.co.uk